Category: 25 Days of Christmas

The Gospel According to St Luke Chapter 2 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, … Continue reading Christmas Day – Luke 2

'Twas the Night Before Christmas or A Visit from St. Nicholas by: Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The … Continue reading Christmas Eve – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

This is a Christmas classic that can't be ignored. Just as Scrooge learned, when our time comes we will be more concerned about the people that we helped, rather than the money that we made or the time spent at the office. So let's remember that this Christmas season as well. It's not about how … Continue reading December 23rd – A Christmas Carol (Dickens)

This is one of the three stories that Thomas S. Monson, someone I look up to, always reads during Christmas time, along with Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and the second chapter of St. Luke. It's a touching story that reminds us that what matters most is not the things that we get, but the people that … Continue reading December 22nd – The Mansion

Away in a Manger Author Unknown Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no … Continue reading December 20th – Away in a Manger

Old Santeclaus with Much Delight (with original illustrations) Author Unknown Old SANTECLAUS with much delight His reindeer drives this frosty night, O’r chimney tops, and tracts of snow, To bring his yearly gifts to you. The steady friend of virtuous youth, The friend of duty, and of truth, Each Christmas eve he joys to come … Continue reading December 18th – Old Santeclaus with Much Delight

We obviously all know Christmas carol and counting song that has become a holiday favorite. 🙂 Jan Brett is famous for her beautiful illustrations, and her version of "Twelve Days" not just delivers exquisite images but also, as her website says, "a love story, a family's busy Christmas preparations, 'Merry Christmas' in eleven languages, and a … Continue reading December 17th – The Twelve Days of Christmas (Jan Brett)

For today's 25 Days of Christmas Reading I wanted to include this poem by a fellow blogger, Keith Garrett. I appreciated the Christmas imagery and the subtle sing-song rhyme that really rings in the Christmas spirit. I especially like how the poem asks us to think of those that have had an effect on our … Continue reading December 16th – On This Christmas